Splenic abscess after sleeve gastrectomy: A report of two cases

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Abstract

Objective: Partial demarcation and infarction of the upper pole of the spleen is not a rare occurrence after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG). However, development of an abscess in the absence of leakage is extremely rare. Case Reports: We present herein two unusual case reports of splenic abscess in patients following LSG.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)635-639
Number of pages5
JournalObesity Facts
Volume5
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 2012
Externally publishedYes

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
  • Morbid obesity
  • Splenectomy
  • Splenic abscess

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